General Info
DESTINATION:
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
TENNESSEE - USA
WORKSHOP DATE:
APRIL 14, 2027
INSTRUCTORS:
TIFFANY BRILEY
TOTAL:
$495.00 USD
Recommended Lodging
Townsend Gateway Inn
8270 TN-73
Townsend, TN 37882
865-238-0123
We have group rates available for our guests. Info will be included with your booking.
8270 TN-73
Townsend, TN 37882
865-238-0123
We have group rates available for our guests. Info will be included with your booking.
Highlights
Learning to capture breathtaking macro photography. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing your technical skills to capture the sharpest images, master selective focus, creating your own textures to apply to your images, and the art of processing your photography in a painterly way.
Logistics
SUNRISE:
7:07 AM
SUNSET:
8:05 PM
AVERAGE TEMPS:
48° - 71° F (8° - 21° C)
AVERAGE APRIL RAINFALL:
2.36"
AVERAGE HUMIDITY:
63%
NEAREST AIRPORT:
McGee-Tyson Airport (TYS)
APRIL 14, 2027
“Over the years I’ve attended quite a few photography workshops led by various leaders. Keith and Tiffany Briley’s knowledge of photography and personal commitment to assuring participants of an exceptional experience places them in a league all their own. Absolutely the best!”
Your Experience
This one day workshop is a great opportunity for those wanting an immersive experience with macro photography and with their camera.
During this workshop we'll spend time time discussing art, the beauty of the subjective experience, composition and learning the rules so you can break them. In addition, we'll also learn to create techniques such as creating our own textures to apply to our photographs to give them a painterly expression!
We’ll meet at 8:00 a.m. in the morning and shoot most of the day, ending at 5:00 p.m. while taking a lunch break together.
Topics We’ll Cover
- The secret to making an impact with your images
- How to set yourself up for success in the field
- Making the most of the location
- The use of natural light
- Being Intentional With Backgrounds
- Making full use of your histogram
- Getting past dynamic range
- Focus Stacking
- Creating Depth In Small Scenes
- Proper exposure
- Getting the most from your digital darkroom
- Sometimes rules are meant to be broken
Recommended Gear
Bring what you have. We’ll help you optimize it.
- Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera
- Multiple Batteries & Memory Cards
- Macro Lens
- Telephoto Lens with Lens Hood (70 - 600mm)
- Sturdy Tripod
- Winter Clothing (Temps can drop into the 30's)
- Hiking Boots & Rain Jacket
- Headlamp or Flashlight
- Camera / Lens Rain Cover
What’s Included
- Professional one-on-one instruction in the field
- Expert digital darkroom instruction
- Portfolio review and critique
- Hours and hours of shooting
- Many amazing images
- Several new friends
What’s Not Included
- Lodging
- Airfare
- Airport fees, taxes, and visa fees
- Meals
- Transportation
- Any incidental costs
Trip Insurance
We encourage investing in trip insurance to cover your costs in the event an unforeseen circumstance requires you to cancel.
Transportation
Carpooling is optional and at the discretion of the individual attendees.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
A non-refundable full payment of $495 USD is required to secure your space.